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Banned Books

Book bans and restrictions are on the rise in classrooms and libraries nationwide. The GCC library guide is designed to promote awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom and the freedom to read.

Research on Censorship

Types of Censorship

Moral Censorship: The removal of materials that are obscene or otherwise considered morally questionable.
Military Censorship: The process of keeping military intelligence and tactics confidential and away from the enemy.
Political Censorship: The decision by governments to withhold information from their citizens.

"Tackling Frivolous Challenges to Books in Public Schools."  PBS News Night, 23 Feb. 2024.www.pbs.org.

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